It’s no coincidence that the best-selling Cadillac model today is very similar to the models that used to define what a Cadillac was – when Cadillac sold more luxury cars than any other luxury car brand.
It’s just an SUV.
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ERIC PETERS has been testing vehicles and writing reviews for over 20 years. He is a member of the International Motor Press Association.
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